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10 predictions for customer experience in 2019

Steven Van Belleghem

Hopper might see that a customer is looking at flights to Hawaii. But if flights to Hawaii are looking pricey, it might recommend Miami instead, to help meet that customer’s need at a better price. The new offline digital platforms will change the core of the customer relationship. #6 Alexa is a platform.

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The most important customer service skills for 2021

Zendesk

Customers are online more than ever, with customer service taking center stage. Half of customers say customer experience is more important to them now compared to a year ago, according to our research , and 77 percent report being more loyal to a company that offers a positive customer experience if they have an issue.